The card number and card expiry date information is encoded on track two, so you'll need a track two magnetic stripe reader. The data on a Medicare card is arranged in four fields, each separated by an = character. The first field can be ignored, the second field is the first nine characters of the card number, the third field is the tenth digit of the card number, and the final field is the card expiry date, in ddmmyy format. See similar questions...

If you receive benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), call your local RRB office or 1-800-808-0772. top See similar questions...

A: A Medicare-approved vendor should begin selling the cards in May 2004. You must be entitled to or enrolled in Medicare Part A or Part B. Medicaid recipients are not eligible for a Medicare prescription drug card. The card should allow you to get discounts on prescription drugs at a pharmacy that is with two to fifteen miles from your home depending on whether you are in an urban, suburban or rural area. For more information ask them directly by calling 1-800-633-4227 or go to www.medicare. See similar questions...

Yes. If you are enrolled in a Medicare managed care plan, and your plan offers a drug discount card to you as a plan member, you can choose to join ONLY this discount card. In addition, if you qualify for the $600 credit to help pay for your prescription drugs, you will receive this credit through your Medicare managed care plan. If you choose not to join the discount card offered by your Medicare managed care plan, you can't choose another Medicare-approved drug discount card. See similar questions...

Almost everyone with Medicare can choose to join a Medicare-approved drug discount card. The only people who can't enroll in a Medicare-approved drug discount card are those who have outpatient drug coverage through Medicaid. Please visit the Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs section of www.medicare.gov for additional information about the Medicare-approved drug discount card program. Yes. See similar questions...

No, the Medicare discount card program will phase out when the drug benefit begins. The card program was only intended to be temporary assistance to Medicare enrollees while the drug benefit was being implemented. See similar questions...

Get information about your current prescription drug coverage. Make a list of the prescriptions you currently take and how much you pay for each drug to see if a discount card may be right for you. Decide if you want a discount card. Choose the one that is best for you. Fill out and send your enrollment form to the company. See similar questions...

Almost everyone with Medicare can choose to join a Medicare-approved drug discount card. It doesn't matter whether you have Original Medicare (Part A and/or Part B), a Medigap policy, a Medicare managed care plan, or another kind of Medicare health plan. The only people who can't enroll in a Medicare-approved drug discount card are those who have outpatient drug coverage through Medicaid. Please visit the Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs section of www.medicare. See similar questions...

No. The Medicare-approved drug discount cards are voluntary and enrolling is completely your choice. If you don't choose a Medicare-approved drug discount card or turn in an enrollment form, Medicare won't enroll you in a card. Please visit the Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs section of www.medicare.gov for additional information about the Medicare-approved drug discount card program. See similar questions...

Contact your local social security office. To locate your local security office, please visit the online social security office locator at https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp or, visit the Social Security Administration web site and request a replacement card via the online tool at See similar questions...

Lost Medicare cards are a somewhat common occurance. If you lose your Medicare card, or have it stolen, you need to contact your local Social Security office to inform them & order a replacement card. If you are in need of an immediate replacement, you can contact Social Security via the following toll free number: 1-800-772-1213. If you are in no rush for your replacement card, you can complete a request online & receive your new card within 30 days. See similar questions...

Call the Social Security Administration's toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213 and make sure to have your Medicare number ready when you call. You should receive your new card in about four weeks. You can also contact your local Social Security office. See similar questions...

You can now request a replacement red, white, and blue Medicare card online on Social Security's web site. Your card will be mailed within 30 days to the address SSA has on record. This service can be accessed during the following hours: Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. until 1 a.m. Your last (exact) payment amount or the month and year you last received a payment if you have received benefits in the last 12 months. This new service can be accessed via the Social Security Administration website. See similar questions...

No, Medicare cards contain the beneficiary's name and Health Insurance Claim Number. The best way to determine if the patient has an HMO is to ask your patient or contact Medicare at: 1-866-488-0548. (Question based on April 2007 top phone inquiries) Yes, at anytime during the call, you may say "Operator" to speak with a Customer Service Representative for assistance. See similar questions...

Yes, you can use your prescription discount card anytime you need to purchase a prescription that is not covered by your Medicare prescription plan or any other insurance. No. You need to present either your Medicare prescription plan card or your prescription discount card. Only use your prescription discount card when purchasing medications not covered by your Medicare prescription plan. See similar questions...

When the Medicare Approved Drug Discount Card sponsor submits your application for CMS approval, the CMS system will reject your application if you have prescription drug coverage under Medicaid. The sponsor will then send you a denial letter that identifies the reason for rejection. If you receive a letter from the Card sponsor stating you do not qualify for the Medicare Approved Drug Discount Card, you can appeal the decision by contacting MAXIMUS Center for Health Dispute Resolution. See similar questions...

If you are approved for a Medicare-approved drug discount card (including the $600 credit, if you qualify), you can begin using your card the first day of the month following the month the sponsor receives and approves your completed enrollment form. For example, if you are approved on March 12, 2005 you can begin using your card on April 1, 2005. If you apply early in the month, you may receive your Medicare-approved drug discount card before the first of the following month. See similar questions...